President Donald Trump has issued a fresh ultimatum to Iran, demanding that it reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all international shipping by Tuesday, 8 p.m. Eastern Time, or face the destruction of its power‑generation infrastructure. The warning, delivered through a brief post on his social platform Truth Social, marks a sharp escalation in the standoff over one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes.
Speaking later to The Wall Street Journal, Trump said that if Iran refuses to comply, “they will have no power plants left. All of Iran’s power‑generation facilities will be destroyed.” His remarks follow a series of increasingly forceful statements in recent days.
On Saturday, he issued a similarly stark message, saying Tuesday would become “power plant and bridge day for Iran,” adding that “everything will be crushed” unless Tehran lifts its blockade immediately.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint linking the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf. Roughly 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments pass through the narrow waterway each day, making it a lifeline for global energy markets and a strategic pressure point in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
Iran imposed restrictions on the strait on February 28, after the outbreak of hostilities involving the United States and Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that vessels belonging to the U.S., Israel and their allies would be targeted if they attempted to transit the route. Since then, the UK’s maritime security agency has reported more than a dozen attacks on ships in the area.
With tensions rising and global energy markets on edge, the coming days could determine whether diplomacy prevails or the conflict widens further.
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